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Bob Odenkirk and David Cross to Reunite as Rival Cult Leaders in New Series Guru Nation
More than fifteen years after Bob Odenkirk and David Cross reinvented sketch comedy with their seminal program Mr. Show, they’ll reunite as rival cult leaders in Guru Nation, a scripted mockumentary series coming to Paramount+. Guru Nation was co-created by the two stars alongside Bob’s brother Bill Odenkirk, a veteran comedy writer with credits on The Simpsons, Futurama, and Disenchanted. Jason Woliner, best known for helming 2020’s Borat Subsequent Moviefim, will direct. The episodes will run for 30 minutes, and a press release notes that the titular gurus will try to get at each other by “manipulating the minds of their deluded followers.” Advertisement The two Mr. Show vets last reunited for the Mr. Show Zoomtacular Annual Business Call Even...
After 38 Years, Peacemaker Composer Values His Diversity in Star Wars, Superheroes and CSI
There are shows that succeed, shows that explode, and shows that take over large swaths of the internet immediately after their release. Peacemaker is all three. From its intro sequence (which is probably the best one on television right now) to its character development, James Gunn’s signature blend of action and humor works perfectly for the newest HBO Max DC series. But aside from John Cena shocking the world with his comedic timing and the generally flawless supporting cast, one of the finest aspects of the show (and something which Gunn always takes very seriously) is its soundtrack. Composed by the same duo of veterans who handled HBO Max’s other live-action DC shows like Titans and Doom Patrol, Kevin Kiner and Clint Mansell, Peacemaker sounds every bit as good as any other Gunn-helm...
After 38 Years, Peacemaker Composer Values His Diversity in Star Wars, Superheroes and CSI
There are shows that succeed, shows that explode, and shows that take over large swaths of the internet immediately after their release. Peacemaker is all three. From its intro sequence (which is probably the best one on television right now) to its character development, James Gunn’s signature blend of action and humor works perfectly for the newest HBO Max DC series. But aside from John Cena shocking the world with his comedic timing and the generally flawless supporting cast, one of the finest aspects of the show (and something which Gunn always takes very seriously) is its soundtrack. Composed by the same duo of veterans who handled HBO Max’s other live-action DC shows like Titans and Doom Patrol, Kevin Kiner and Clint Mansell, Peacemaker sounds every bit as good as any other Gunn-helm...
Jennifer Garner and James Marsden Join Party Down Revival
If you’re not having fun yet with the highly-anticipated revival of Party Down, the latest casting announcements might do the trick: Jennifer Garner has joined the show as a regular, while James Marsden has booked a recurring guest role. Both characters arrive with the glow of real Hollywood success that eludes so much of the Party Down catering crew. Garner plays “Evie,” described as “a successful producer of studio franchise movies, who, in the wake of a breakup, is reconsidering her life choices.” That includes dating Henry Pollard (Adam Scott), and you can imagine how a relationship with a high-powered producer might affect his ongoing existential crisis. As for Marsden, he’s been cast as “Jack Botty,” the handsome star of a popular superhero franchise. He is noted to be someone w...
Michael Ealy on The Woman in the House, The Devil You Know, and Singing Taylor Swift
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Michael Ealy sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window, the new satirical limited series on Netflix that also stars Kristen Bell. Related Video The actor takes us through the process of making a satire of psychological thrillers and the challenge of playing his role in a sincere way, as well as the musical preferences of his character, whom he describes as ”an NPR guy” who would be prone to singing Katy Perry and Taylor Swift with his kids. Advertisement Ealy also talks about his upcoming role in The Devil You Know, which also finds him executive producing. ...
‘My Heart Is There’: Jersey Shore‘s Vinny Is Headed Back To The East Coast
Vinny might not live with his mama Paola no more!, but the Staten Island native is about to be much closer to her — and his Jersey Shore family. After less than a year in sunny Los Angeles, tonight’s Jersey Shore: Family Vacation saw our beloved keto guido bickering with Angelina gearing up to make the big move back east. While LA has been a solid choice career-wise, mentally, it hasn’t been easy for Vinny. Some days, the highlight of his afternoon was unloading the dishwasher. Other days, conversing with Alexa. But more than anything, he missed fist-pumping his friends and family something fierce — especially Mama Guadagnino and her chicken cutlets. “Every day, I’m gonna wake up now to my dog and my niece, having them so close, and my mom,R...
We Need to Talk About Cosby: W. Kamau Bell on Having “The Bigger Conversation,” and If He’d Do a Sequel
It’s probably possible to spend an entire decade discussing Bill Cosby, the comedy legend who was eventually revealed to be a serial predator. For We Need to Talk About Cosby, director W. Kamau Bell got four hours. “Showtime was great about giving us every minute they could, to let us push it as far as we could. Some of these episodes are like 59:59,” he tells Consequence in a Zoom interview. Bell, who also currently hosts CNN’s United Shades of America, brought his insight as a comedian who grew up as a “child of Bill Cosby,” as well as his experience working in documentary television, to the four-part series, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival before its Showtime debut. The series tracks the entirety of Cosby’s career, putting into context the importance of the strides he...
Halo Trailer Finally Reveals A Glimpse at Master Chief’s Story: Watch
Paramount+ unveiled the trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Halo on Sunday, revealing our first substantial look at the intergalactic sci-fi drama. While taking inspiration from the popular video game series, the long-gestating TV adaptation by executive producer Steven Spielberg will exist in its own timeline separate from the series, and tell the story of Natascha McElhone’s Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey as she creates genetically-enhanced super soldiers known as Spartans to help win the 26th-century war against a shadowy organization known as The Covenant. Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 is one of those super soldiers, and commands a Spartan battalion called a “unity” as the series’ lead protagonist. In the trailer, we get a taste of his origin stor...
John Mulaney to Become Third Fastest Host to Join SNL’s Five-Timers Club
John Mulaney is set to join Saturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club as he returns to host on February 26th. LCD Soundsystem will serve as the episode’s musical guest, marking the band’s first visit to Studio 8H since 2017. Mulaney, who worked on SNL as a writer between 2008 and 2014, first hosted an episode of the show in 2018. He’s since hosted in each subsequent season, making him one of the fastest hosts to join the illustrious Five-Timers Club (three years and 320 days, to be exact). In fact, only Steve Martin and Buck Henry joined the club in a shorter time frame. Following Mulaney’s most recent turn as host in October 2020, he entered rehab for substance abuse. After completing treatment, he began dating actress Olivia Munn. The couple welcomed their first child in December 2021. Mula...
R.I.P. Howard Hesseman, “Dr. Johnny Fever” from WKRP in Cincinnati Dead at 81
Howard Hesseman, the veteran comedy actor known for his roles on WKRP in Cincinnati and Head of the Class, has died at the age of 81. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hesseman died Saturday, January 29th, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery he first had last summer. Hesseman will likely best be remembered for his role as the anti-disco disc jockey “Dr. Johnny Fever” on WKRP in Cincinnati. A former radio DJ in his early years, Hesseman was cast on the show as a last-minute replacement for Richard Libertini. “He just stepped in and killed it. He knew exactly what he was doing,” recalled WKRP in Cincinnati director Jay Sandrich in an interview from 2001. For his portrayal of Johnny Fever, Hesseman was twice nominated for a Primetim...
Action, Murder, Musical and Romance: The Afterparty Cast and Creator on the Art of Genre-Bending
Technically, The Afterparty is one show, a murder mystery in the style of Agatha Christie that tracks what happens when the celebration following a high school reunion becomes the site of tragedy for an obnoxious pop singer (Dave Franco). But it also could be said to be many different shows, as every member of the all-star cast, including Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, and Jamie Demetriou, is a suspect, and as Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) interviews them, their version of events mimics a popular genre of entertainment. Each episode thus focuses on one genre, from rom-com to action movie to musical and more, as meticulously recreated by creator Chris Miller, which he says evolved organically out of his original concept for the series. Advertiseme...
Katy Perry and Chris Redd Seem to Have Some Awkward History in ‘SNL’ Promo
Willem Dafoe brings some seriously big Green Goblin energy to this week’s Saturday Night Live promo. The 66-year-old Spider Man: No Way Home star is positively giddy in the spot featuring this week’s musical guest, Katy Perry, and cast member Chris Redd. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Oh man! I love this sketch already,” Dafoe giggles as Redd gently explains that they’re filming the promo, not the show. “Hey, whatever you call it. It’s hilarious!” In the second bit the scene turns a bit dark as Redd and Perry seem to be working out some previously private drama. “Katy, can’t believe you’re back,” a distressed Redd says with a sigh about the singer’s upcoming (Jan. 29) fourth go-round as musical guest. “Why? Does that scare you?,” Perry — wear...
